Twenty Seven Years

  Chapter 335 Untitled

   After a few minutes, a group of civilian guards brought out about twenty people. Among them, Randall and other workers of the Nak Weaving Factory walked in the forefront.

   "Mr. Andre, Mr. Winston, Mr. Benedict! Thank you!" Randall bowed gratefully when he saw Andre and others waiting for them to come out.

  The same is true for the other three.

   Then, those drinkers who also participated in the fight and were released with Andre's help also bowed and thanked.

   "Thank you! Mr. Andrei!"

   "If it weren't for you, we don't know how long we would be locked up!"

   "Thank you so much!"

   "It's okay, of course I should come here if something happened to you." Andre shook his head, concerned about the physical condition of these people, "Are you injured in any way? I'll take you to deal with it first."

   "We're fine!"

   "It's too troublesome for you to come to help, we can solve the rest by ourselves!"

   "Yes, it's too much to bother you, you can go back and have a rest, we will handle the rest by ourselves."

  The workers of the Nak Weaving Factory never thought that Andre would bring someone to rescue them, and they were even prepared to be fired for causing trouble. Now that Andre came to rescue people in the early morning, it seemed that he had no intention of being held accountable. This was incredible enough, and they didn't dare to delay Andre's time any longer.

  The other drinkers reacted even more exaggeratedly, they didn't even dare to approach Andre, their eyes were cautious, and they refused the kindness.

  Andre only saw two words from them.

   Humble.

   As if there was an insurmountable gap between them, Andre was high above, and the workers looked up like dust.

   "Stop talking nonsense and follow me." Andre knew that this kind of concept would be difficult to change in a short time, not to mention the fact that "Equality" and other books have been widely spread for so long. He didn't expect to change everyone with a few words on the spot, so he simply led them to the nearest hospital with an order-like tone to treat their injuries.

   When he went, he didn't forget to call a magistrate to go with him, and announced the cost of treatment to him.

  The money will be paid by the Nak Weaving Factory first, and the troublemakers will pay after the situation is found out tomorrow.

   Among the five Nak weaving factory workers, three were slightly injured, and they could basically recover after a few days of rest. Randall and the other were more seriously injured and needed to rest for about a week to half a month.

  Because these are not work-related injuries, according to the regulations of Nak Weaving Factory, no additional paid leave can be arranged. Fortunately, the workers of the Nak Weaving Factory can rest two days a week, and Andre simply gave them a rest period, and paid in advance for a period of rest time to recuperate from their injuries.

   This will neither affect the wages of the workers nor damage the operation of the factory.

  But those alcoholics who helped were not so lucky. Most of them had their own jobs. No matter how serious the injury was, they had to continue to do it, otherwise they would undoubtedly be fired.

  According to common sense, Andre rescued non-factory workers on behalf of the Nak Weaving Factory, and also advanced the medical expenses, which is already very good. However, considering that this group of drinkers would not have been involved in the fight, and that they participated in the brawl to help the workers of the Nak Weaving Factory and caused subsequent incidents, Andre decided to give each of them two gold grams as a token of gratitude. .

   A total of more than 30 gold grams of gratitude is neither too much nor too little. It is undoubtedly worthwhile to use this money to send a signal to the outside world and let everyone know that those who help the workers of the Nak Weaving Factory will definitely be thanked.

  No matter how much more than this, Andre can't do it.

  When the drinkers asked whether the Nak Weaving Factory would recruit people in the future, he only replied that if there was such an intention, he would give priority to them.

   This answer satisfied the drinkers.

   To get a thank you money and become a scheduled worker at the Nak Weaving Factory, a little injury is nothing at all.

Andre didn't mind that these people participated in the fights. If they really entered the Nak weaving factory in the future, would there be any troubles? In his opinion, he could fight those troublemakers with the workers of his factory , No matter what the purpose is, at least there is a lot of hard work, and the word 'dare' can be seen from them.

   Compared with strength, work efficiency, personality and other conditions, Andre is more willing to put courage first in the recruitment conditions.

  Today's world is too short of courageous people.

  Because one thing happened that did not turn out as the people wanted, courage was even stigmatized and regarded as ignorance.

   It is no longer so noble, no longer sought after.

  Like virtues such as 'honesty' and 'integrity' that are losing their luster, 'bravery' that supports a corner of civilization is full of cracks.

  Seeing that the world is falling, Andre wants to do what he can.

  And there are too many things that the Equality Society needs to rebuild with its own strength.

   After finishing their miscellaneous tasks and saying goodbye to the drinkers, it was already three o'clock in the morning when Andre, Winston, and Benedict brought five workers back to the factory.

  Randall and the others were ashamed, feeling that a small person like themselves had caused a lot of trouble to Andre, who was busy with everything.

  Andre told the other four people what everyone said to Malken in the office, telling them that they were not wrong, and that it was their duty to deal with it in the past, so there is no need to feel embarrassed.

   Send the five people back to the dormitory, and Andre, Winston, and Benedict returned to the office.

  Verak didn't rest, and waited for them to come back with drooping eyes: "How is it? It's so late."

Andre yawned as soon as he entered the door: "It was handled smoothly. The police chief had a very good attitude after he knew that I was the owner of the Nak weaving factory. After negotiating with him, he let me go first. The results of the investigation will be sent tomorrow. The reason why the processing took so long is mainly because the time was spent on the road and taking them to the hospital to treat their wounds."

   "How about the compensation and the resettlement of the workers?" Verak rubbed his eyes and got up to pour water for the three people who were running around.

"We paid for the medical expenses in advance. When the investigation results come out tomorrow, we will ask those troublemakers to pay us the money. The problem of relocation of the workers has also been solved. Isn't it true that there are eight days off every month? Their rest days have been adjusted together, so that they can recover from their injuries with peace of mind. In this way, they will still be paid as usual, and the monthly output of our factory will not change." Andre explained the arrangement for the evening, "I will also give money to those who help our factory. The workers each gave two gold grams as a thank you."

  The factory owner of Andre not only blocked the search for Verac and Winston, he was very experienced in factory management, so he also had some real power, and the independent spending of more than 30 gold grams did not arouse any objection.

"Although the workers on our side were not at fault for this incident, it still sounded a wake-up call for us. What if we didn't have the help of those drinkers today? What if both parties got too drunk and made shots regardless of the severity?" Winston said, "We really should not cause trouble and be afraid of trouble, but we still have to talk to the workers. In this situation, we can show weakness first. If the other party wants to pay for the wine, we will pay him, and then we will come forward to solve it. It’s not like going up to fight directly.”

"Both ways can solve the problem, but one does not require workers to be injured, and the other may have serious consequences... Comrade Winston is right, we should explain it to the workers. Previously they thought it was a private matter and should be used Solve the problem in your own way, and now you have to change your mind." Verak agreed with Winston's thoughts.

  Since there are factories backing them, there is no need for workers to face these dangers by themselves.

   "I'll do it tomorrow." Andre wrote it down.

   "Benedict, isn't the aftermath of the counterfeit gang over? Why haven't you come back?" Verac asked about Benedict's recent situation.

  If they hadn’t called Benedict back today because of something, they still don’t know how he could come back to help with the work.

"It's true that the aftermath work ended two days ago, but after finishing this matter, the station master Melen asked me to keep an eye on the government's movements for two days just in case, so I didn't come back earlier, and I didn't have time to talk to you guys. Explain the situation. In fact, it was a coincidence that I planned to come back early tomorrow morning, but you called me just as I was about to go to sleep." Benedict laughed.

   "Haha... It's good to come back earlier. Look at how busy the factory is now. In addition to studying how to increase production, you also have to deal with the workers' affairs outside." Andre said.

   "I heard that the growth of production has slowed down recently and has stabilized?" Benedict asked about the production situation.

"Yes, after some small ups and downs, it is now basically stable at eight times the original output. It is also fortunate that the workers did not have any major problems today, otherwise the output will definitely be affected. And the reason why we are so stubborn Keeping the compensation, on the one hand, is to protect the rights and interests of the workers, and on the other hand, it is also to reduce our expenses." Winston replied.

   Benedict took the clear water that Verac poured: "Then is there any good way to increase the production now?"

"We've discussed it for a long time, but we haven't come up with any good ideas yet." Winston took a sip of water helplessly, "If we can't find a way, there won't be any change in our output in the next month and a half. That is to say, the two-month trial cannot achieve our ultimate goal."

  Everyone present here knows that their attempt at the new system will show the upper limit in less than two months, and the time given for two months is more of an opportunity for them to adjust.

  If they can’t adjust and they’ve done the best they can, time isn’t so important, so it won’t change for a few years.

"If there is no room for improvement in production, then we will focus on other aspects, such as reducing the cost of raw materials, such as increasing the price of finished products, even if the production cannot be ten times higher, we can also try to increase the profit," Benny said. Dick figured out a way.

Winston and the others have considered this point a long time ago: "The cost of raw materials has been pushed to the limit. If it drops further, the quality will follow. At that time, there is no need to raise the price, and it will be impossible to keep the original customers. Now we can only try. To expand the industry, establish a printing and dyeing workshop, and see if it can bring about some changes, but it will take a long time for this to take effect, at least half a month before there will be results."

   "We have done a good job, and I believe the experiment will be successful." Benedict encouraged the three of them.

   "Since we are on the right path, we will definitely succeed. Alright, it's too late today, and you've been busy all night, so go rest first, and we'll talk tomorrow if you have anything to do." Verak urged several people to rest.

   "See you tomorrow, good night." Andre was very sleepy, and he was the first to leave after saying good night.

  Watching the three of them leave, Verak stretched his waist, packed up the documents he had organized at night, and returned to the room to wash and sleep.

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  Wifred Weaving Mill, Office

"At about one o'clock in the morning, Andre, the owner of the Nak Weaving Factory, personally took people to the police station, and rescued the workers of the Nak Weaving Factory and the people who helped them in the conflict, and then They were taken to the hospital for treatment of their wounds, and two gold grams were distributed to those who helped..."

  The eyeliner who arranged to go out to monitor the movements of the Nak Weaving Factory was reporting the situation to Wilfred who was sitting on the sofa drinking.

Wilfred heard that after Andre passed by himself in the early morning, not only did he not fire the workers involved, but he also paid the medical expenses and paid the money. Andre spent at least 50 gold grams this night... I really can't understand the thinking of the people who came from Laizein. He can fire these workers, break up with them, and avoid the expenditure of 50 gold grams ..."

   "They have promulgated 27 new systems, which have given the workers so many benefits. It should be considered normal to be willing to help out now..." said the eyeliner.

"That's right, this group of people has not done things according to common sense from the beginning to the end. But this is also good, the more they value workers, the greater the constraints and the greater the burden, and the higher I can increase their costs. At that time, no matter how much production is made, the money earned will not be enough to compensate the workers, and they will know that they should never pay so much for the workers, which is stupid and redundant..." Wilfred vaguely had the idea of ​​a new plan.

   "What do you need me to do?"

"Keep watching. It looks like they will stay here for a long time. We have plenty of time to have fun." Wilfred felt that it was very interesting that he secretly ordered people to bring down the Nak Weaving Factory with a strong background. things.

  Eyelin nodded slightly: "Then what about the seven of them?"

   "Who?" Wilfried asked, holding his glass.

   "It's the seven we arranged to go to the tavern to make trouble at night, and they are still locked up in the police station." Eyeliner said.

"Don't tell me I forgot... They, let's close them first. Getting them out now will easily attract the attention of the people at the Nak Weaving Factory. I don't want to confront them on the surface." Wei Fred shrugged, not paying attention to the matter of these seven people, "By the way, they don't know your real identity, do they?"

   "I don't know, I just gave them a sum of money to make them make trouble. They didn't care who I was, and went straight to the tavern."

   "That's good, don't worry about them, you can go to work."

"Yes."

  (end of this chapter)